About this episode

The episode explores Americans' thoughts and feelings about the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

We asked Americans what they’re thinking and feeling about the nation’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary.

Topics covered

• national anniversary
• public opinion
• American identity
• cultural reflection
• societal feelings

Keywords

• America
• anniversary
• public opinion
• national identity
• cultural reflection

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Places: America

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